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simple workout collection :: 3 ways

3/20/2018

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A well-thought out collection of clothes makes it possible to live with less. The same can be said for workout clothing. Of course the way to really do with less is to wear the same clothes for everyday + working out. In my case, however, I like to have a few things that I can get really sweaty in + wash frequently. With a little variety, I have just what I need for anything from sweltering, summer morning walks to frigid, winter evening yoga classes. My collection consists of a tank, a tee, leggings, shorts, + a layer. I thought I'd share a few dreamy options for small, fair, natural fiber workout collections. (A little background on why I'm avoiding plastic fibers.)

Semi-local mini workout collection (above) : these pieces have origins closer to home ::
tank :: Richer Poorer : organic cotton : made in Los Angeles, California
tee :: Pansy : Texas grown + North Carolina milled organic cotton : rubber/cotton elastic made in South Carolina : sewn in San Leandro, California 15 minutes from the designer's home : completely compostable
leggings :: LVR : organic cotton : made in Los Angeles, California
shorts :: Conscious Clothing : hemp + organic cotton : made in Rockford, Michigan
​sweatshirt :: Jungmaven : hemp + organic cotton : made in USA

In the UK try :: Know the Origins :: From
In Canada try :: Free Label
In Europe try :: Base Range
In Australia try :: Shift to Nature
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I'm not a super athletic person, so bear with my attempts to clothe one.  :) If specialty clothing is necessary, substitute accordingly. I imagine that these pieces could prove useful for lots of activities...from snowboarding (base layer), to beach volleyball...hiking...yoga... 

Outdoor sports mini workout collection::
tank :: United by Blue : organic cotton : made in USA
tee :: Patagonia : organic cotton : fair-trade certified : (there are some organic + fair-trade tanks as well)
​leggings :: Tasc Performance : organic cotton + bamboo : made in a Tasc-devoted factory in India with 90% renewable energy : closed loop fabric manufacturing + dying : responsibly sourced fibers
shorts :: Prana : organic cotton : fair-trade certified
long-sleeved top :: Tasc Performance : merino wool + bamboo : made in a Tasc-devoted factory in India with 90% renewable energy : closed loop fabric manufacturing + dying : responsibly sourced fibers
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The most inexpensive + ethical workout pieces of all are the ones we already own, of course. A closet clean-out might yield enough pieces that could be dedicated to sweaty activities, if desired. Thrift stores would be a great place to look as well, since they usually offer a wide variety of tees, tanks + sweatshirts. Both of my girls recently found perfectly fitting sweatshirts for around $5 each. These new, fairly made, organic cotton pieces are good last resorts.  :)

Inexpensive mini workout collection ::
tank :: Pact : fair-trade certified : GOTS certified : organic cotton
​tee :: Pact : fair-trade certified : GOTS certified : organic cotton

long leggings :: Pact : fair-trade certified : GOTS certified : organic cotton
shorter leggings :: Pact : fair-trade certified : GOTS certified : organic cotton
long-sleeved tee :: Richer Poorer : organic cotton : made in Los Angeles, California

Alternatives to microplastic shedding clothing here.
Lots more fair athletic wear here.

All beautiful photos via links provided.

Love, 
Jane
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Priscilla Bettis link
3/20/2018 07:05:38 am

We have a very similar workout wardrobe. My summer wardrobe is shorts, tee, and running bra. My winter wardrobe is leggings, gloves or mittens (depending on temperature), one or two long sleeve tees (depending on temperature), the same running bra, and a hat and neck gaiter for when it's really cold. It's easy to keep track of a small wardrobe. I never lose any items, and I always know exactly what I'm going to wear each morning because I'm not faced with too much.
Thanks for all the links to the fair trade athletic wear.

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Jane link
7/30/2018 06:44:08 pm

Sounds perfect! :)

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